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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,855.75, 394,478.19 and 156,791.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,855.75, 394,478.19 and 156,791.55 is: 216,370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,855.75 : 394,478.19 = 156,791.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,855.75/394,478.19 = 156,791.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,855.75x = 394,478.19 × 156,791.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,855.75x = 61,850,846,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,850,846,851.29/285,855.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,370.83

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